Zucchini and Tomato Spread for the Refrigerator
Cook a zucchini and tomato spread with onion and carrot until thick, then finish with vinegar. Keep this homemade vegetable spread refrigerated or frozen; do not pantry-can it.
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Simple Belgian-Style Waffles
Cook simple Belgian-style waffles with a vanilla milk batter in a fully heated waffle iron. Lift each waffle when the steam slows and its patterned surface turns golden.
Fluffy American Pancakes
Make fluffy American pancakes with milk, eggs and melted butter. Mix the batter gently and flip when bubbles rise and the edges set for a golden breakfast stack.
Beef and Pork Lasagna with Béchamel
Bake a layered beef and pork lasagna with tomato meat sauce, béchamel and two cheeses. Rest it for fifteen minutes after baking so the tender pasta cuts into neat slices.
Tomato and Cheese Tortellini Soup
Simmer tomato tortellini soup with carrots, celery and Italian herbs. Cook cheese pasta once, add it at the end and finish each hot bowl with parmesan. See the recipe.
Savory Chicken and Mushroom Napoleon Cake
Stack crisp puff pastry with cooked chicken, mushrooms, cheese and sour cream for a savoury Napoleon cake. Chill the layered appetizer before slicing. See the recipe.
Ukrainian Beet and Carrot Salad
Mix cooked beet, fresh carrot and onion with garlic and a sweet vinegar dressing. Chill this beet salad briefly and serve as a tangy side to potatoes or roast food.
Slow-Simmered Beef and Pork Bolognese Sauce
Simmer beef and pork Bolognese with vegetables, tomato, red wine and milk. Brown the meat first and give the sauce time to reduce before spooning over pasta. See the recipe.
Thin Milk Blini Pancakes
Make thin milk blini with eggs and flour, resting the smooth batter before swirling it across a lightly oiled skillet. Serve the flexible pancakes warm. See the recipe.
Whipped Cream and Berry Compote Parfaits
Layer whipped cream, cooled berry compote, granola and walnuts into parfait glasses. Keep fruit cold and add the final crunch just before serving. See the recipe.
Fig and Potato Pudding Cake
Bake a moist fig and potato pudding cake with brown sugar, butter and soaked dried figs. Let the deep cake set and cool before slicing, then dust with icing sugar.
Transcarpathian Bograch with Beef and Beans
Cook Transcarpathian bograch with beef, pork, sausage, paprika, potatoes and fully cooked beans. Simmer meat until tender before the potato-and-bean finish. See the recipe.